Grow Your Family Tree
9th July 2010 - Weekend

This residential course welcomes beginners to the subject of family history but even the experienced will benefit. All basic sources will be discussed and practical experience is gained with the help of a simulated genealogical exercise. The full fee includes all meals and accommodation, which is provided at a local guesthouse, and there will be plenty of free time to make use of the Institute's library or explore the medieval splendours of the city. Day attendees not requiring accommodation are also welcome.

Friday 9th 

5.15 pm Welcome Registration and an Orientation Tour of the Institute 

6.00pm Supper 

7.00pm General Registration The benefit for Family Historians of using the civil 
records of registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths from 1837 onwards. 

Saturday 10th 

9.30 am Census (1841-1911) How to make best use of one of the 
most important basic genealogical resources

11.00 am Free An opportunity for making use of the library, 
or visiting the town and Cathedral 

12.30 pm Luncheon 

1.30 pm Pedigree Construction

2.00 pm Practical Exercise Hands-on session to put some of 
your learning into practice 

4.00 pm Parish Registers An in-depth look at the records that 
form the backbone of genealogical research back to the 16th century 

6.00 pm Supper 

7.00 pm Practical Exercise Continuation

Sunday 11th 

9.30 am Wills. Wills and their associated probate documents are, 
perhaps, the most valuable documentary source available to genealogists. 

11.00 am Free An opportunity for making more use of the library, 
or visiting the town and Cathedral 

12.30 pm Luncheon 

1.30 pm Practical Exercise Final Session.

2.30 pm An Introduction to the Parish Chest
 
4.00 pm Summary & Depart

Library time is arranged, so do bring any notes you may need on your own research. For those who do not wish to
use the library the time may be used to explore the historical city of Canterbury or to relax in our walled garden.

The price for the course is £310.00. Day attendees are welcome at a reduced rate of £220.00.
The closing date for bookings is 1st July 2010.

Click here to book online with your credit card.